139 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com 2024 WWW. BESTOFMP.COM www.BestOfMP.com | www.BestOfMP.Video | www.BestOfMPpodcast.com Capturing Your Best with Best Portrait Photographer Stephanie Selby Many people are hesitant to have their picture taken because they feel they’re not photogenic. Best Of winner Stephanie Selby couldn’t disagree more. She feels there’s no such thing as being “photogenic.” Instead, it’s a matter of finding the right photographer who understands your unique beauty and how to capture it in an authentic way. This local photographer has found success since 2019 when she took the leap to pursue photography full time. Selby has always loved photography but worked another job for almost a decade before shifting her focus. With heaps of encouragement from family, friends and colleagues, she decided to fully commit to photography and launch her business. She now says she’s “living a dream I didn’t even know was possible.” Selby’s passion for her craft is evident in all her work and her personal touch provides clients with a luxury experience and an unmatched finished product. Winning the Best Of in two categories (Best Family Photographer and Best Portrait Photographer) is an honor. “Winning the Best Of means the energy and work we’ve put into building our company and creating a one-of-akind, luxury experience has been worth it. Not just for me, but also for our amazing clients,” said Selby. The talented hair and makeup artists she works with are on her list to thank as well. Selby loves making women feel confident and showcasing their beauty. Selby says her inspiration comes from learning her clients’ stories and unique personalities, and she sees it as a privilege to be able to express their strength and professionalism through pictures. She said, “They’ve put in the hustle and it’s awesome to capture that hard work in their professional shots.” Her aim is to give everyone a photo of themselves that they truly like. “I’m most proud of happy clients and for some of them being able to give them the first photo they have ever liked of themselves.” This dynamic photographer can cover everything from senior portraits to family photos. With the natural beauty in Charleston, she can take a mundane family photo and transform it into something truly magical. Selby and her team take care of all the details to take the stress out of planning the shoot and allowing her clients to be relaxed and authentic, which is reflected in the final product. Taking time to connect with each person she is photographing, Selby can provide a level of comfort that allows everyone’s unique beauty to shine through the camera. She loves taking headshots and ensuring that ladies feel empowered to shine. “Your headshot should be as stellar as you are,” she added. Clients often comment on how at ease they are with Selby behind the lens. If you’re looking to have portraits of any kind taken, look no further than this Best Of winner! For more information, please visit stephanieselbyphotography.com or call 843-323-7953. BY CARI LAWSON
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